How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE309 - Length of field &1 exceeds maximum length &2

/SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Length of field &1 exceeds maximum length &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE309 - Length of field &1 exceeds maximum length &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE309 Length of field &1 exceeds maximum length &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or Global Trade Services (GTS). This error indicates that a certain field's value exceeds the defined maximum length for that field in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Input Error: The most common cause is that the data being entered into a field exceeds the maximum length defined in the system. This could happen during data entry, data import, or when processing transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for certain fields may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not have been properly aligned with the standard field lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Identify the specific field (indicated by &1 in the error message) and check its maximum allowed length (indicated by &2). You can do